IMPACT OF USE OF PESTICIDES ON FARMERS HEALTH IN RAJASTHAN
Abstract
With the growing global population, the demands of food and energy are becoming increasingly difficult to ignore. A large part of the food and energy is generated by agriculture and livestock activities. The purpose of this research is to collect information about the demographic characteristics of farmers, past poisoning and use of pesticides and the extent of knowledge of farmers associated in different states and villages of India.
Keywords: Pesticides, Hazards, Health.Full Text:
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